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Two barsScore 6.4

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

CaCl2Backup is a free, MIT-licensed backup mod for Minecraft Java servers using Fabric. It can create backups at intervals, on a daily schedule, or when the server stops, and those triggers can be combined. Backup files are written to temporary output, checked with full CRC verification, and published atomically after validation. Automatic cleanup can enforce both a maximum backup count and a maximum age. Operators can create, list, restore, and delete backups through /backup commands; all commands require OP privileges. Restoring replaces the current world save. The configuration can be reloaded without restarting the server. The changelog describes restore checks and recovery measures, including level.dat validation and rollback handling, and reports path-traversal and backup-name protections. To install it, first install Fabric Loader and Fabric API, then put the mod JAR in the server’s mods folder. The stated requirements are Minecraft 26.0+ in the 26.x series, Fabric Loader 0.15.0+, Fabric API, and Java 25+. Backups are stored locally, and restore granularity is a full backup.

Who it is for

CaCl2Backup suits operators of Fabric-based Minecraft Java servers who need scheduled or server-stop world backups and operator-controlled restore commands. It requires the listed Minecraft, Fabric, and Java versions.

What is good

  • Combines interval, daily, and server-stop backup triggers.
  • Verifies backup data with full CRC checks.
  • Retention can limit both backup count and age.
  • Configuration reloads without a server restart.
  • Changelog describes restore validation and rollback handling.

What to know first

  • Limited to Minecraft 26.0+ in the 26.x series.
  • Requires Fabric Loader, Fabric API, and Java 25+.
  • Restore replaces the current world save.
  • All backup commands require OP privileges.

Verdict

CaCl2Backup offers local world backups with configurable triggers and retention, plus operator commands for managing and restoring them. Confirm the server meets its specific version requirements, and note that restoration replaces the current world save.

CaCl2Backup plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free MIT-licensed Fabric server mod · requires Minecraft 26.0+, Fabric Loader 0.15.0+, Fabric API, and Java 25+ github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on Minecraft backup software

Free plan
Yes
Minecraft edition
java
Scheduled backups
Yes
Backup scope
worlds_only
Storage destination
local
Restore granularity
full_backup
Retention policy
custom

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